1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1964 Tatra T603
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,470 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Tatra T603 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1964 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Lancia | Tatra |
| Model | Flavia | T603 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
